Site Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Six months parental leave

Purchased leave

Volunteering leave

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Site Engineer to join our AUKUS team in Australia. The role focuses on managing subcontractor packages, coordinating planning and delivery against milestones, and reviewing designs to support the NPSCY project in Osborne, SA.

The position requires a minimum of 2 years’ construction/engineering experience, a degree in Engineering or Construction Management, and Australian citizenship with NV1 level clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in construction/engineering project delivery.
• Understanding of design specs, subcontractors, technical direction, issue resolution and QA.
• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain NV1 Defence Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor packages, contractor performance and project interfaces.
• Coordinate planning, scheduling and delivery against milestones.
• Review designs, technical requirements and manage RFIs through to closeout.
• Maintain project records, engineering systems and digital engineering tools.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and support continuous development.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Planning & scheduling

Design review

Project records & digital tools

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or Construction Management

Job description

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Be part of Australia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program.

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia, will play a central role in supporting Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) to develop and deliver the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia. We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure, site‑wide nuclear licensee development expertise, and nuclear safety leadership.

At Laing O’Rourke, we’re committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Laing O’Rourke is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Some of our benefits include:

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities
• Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all employees
• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave
• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers

Learn more about our Benefits & Rewards and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

We are currently seeking a Site Engineer to join our AUKUS team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor packages, contractor performance and project interfaces.
• Coordinate planning, scheduling and delivery against project milestones.
• Review designs, technical requirements and manage RFIs through to closeout.
• Maintain project records, engineering systems and digital engineering tools.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and support continuous development.

About You

• A minimum of 2 years’ construction/engineering project experience
• An understanding of design, specifications, managing subcontractors, providing technical direction, issue resolution, providing quality assurance, producing site reports.
• Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or Construction Management or equivalent.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.